The 633rd Chapter The Tale of Sha

eople... No, that I’m relying on someone else's authority."Hè Yán laughed heartily: “If you didn’t use your grandfather’s name, perhaps Zhen Brother would be the first one unwilling.”“A great show nee...Chapter 633: Shang's Story

The profiles of Dragon Scale team members are classified as "double S" top secrets. They refer to each other by code names. Of course, apart from the squad leaders like Wang Zheng, no one has any interest in knowing their real names.

Li Minghao is an expert in night operations and can handle all-weather and all-terrain missions at night. He's especially invincible in mountainous forests, hence his code name "Night Wolf."

Wang Zheng has forgotten Shang's real name, but he never forgets the determined young man.

Shang is exceptionally gifted with an extraordinary ability to think laterally that even Wang Zheng admires. Agile and technically skilled, he was initially selected as a sharp reconnaissance soldier from a special reconnaissance battalion below. Over several years in Dragon Scale, Old Man Wang Fanghe tailored his training to transform Shang into a top assassin.

It is precisely because of this that his code name changed to "Shang," symbolizing death—the death he brings to enemies.

Hailing from a rural background and extremely poor family circumstances, he almost sends all his allowances back home since there's little need for expenses in the military. Perhaps due to growing up in such an environment, his nature is cold; he rarely chats or socializes with others but excels militarily. Regardless of where he's deployed, he can quickly adapt and respond effectively.

In Dragon Scale, only Shang has a one-character code name. In Wang Zheng's impression, fighting alongside Shang is an excellent experience. No matter how complex or tight the enemy defenses are, he always finds ingenious ways to infiltrate unexpectedly, then works from within and without to eliminate them.

Super battlefield thinking combined with his calm and composed nature created Dragon Scale’s assassination expert.

If it weren't for his cold personality, the old man would have even considered grooming Shang to become a platoon leader of Long Lin. But he always preferred solo missions and disliked commanding others; thus, the old man had no choice but to give up on that idea.

It could be said that among Long Lin's members, Shang was one of the most outstanding and unique individuals. If someone like him were to become a traitor, Wang Zheng would never believe it.

"He can't possibly be a traitor; there's no way." Wang Zheng clenched his fists tightly as his body trembled slightly.

"Why is that impossible" He Yan asked coldly. "Do you truly understand the men under your command"

"He saved my life," Wang Zheng raised his head and looked directly into He Yan's eyes, saying firmly, "That alone makes it absolutely impossible."

"Does saving someone’s life mean they can't stab them in the back later on" He Yan sneered. "When Long Lin assembled at the Golden Triangle, Shang was on a mission in Myanmar-Vietnam and you had arranged to meet up at a specific location beforehand. But when he didn’t arrive as scheduled, an hour later your team came under enemy fire from all directions. Didn't I say that correctly"

"What you said is correct, but it doesn't mean anything, nor does it indicate any problem." Wang Zheng's fists remained tightly clenched.

In his mind, Wang Zheng couldn’t help but recall the time Shang had saved his life: "That mission was impossible without Shang taking the initiative to expose himself and drawing most of their fire for me. If not for him, I would have died. That day he got hurt because of it."

"People can change," He Yan took a sip of tea. As a high-ranking official in Huaxia's state security department, how could he wish for such an outcome A generation of Long Lin’s elite turning out to be compromised was truly regrettable.

"Absolutely impossible, where did you get this result from" Wang Zheng narrowed his eyes and coldness burst out of him: "If these were all done by Shang, I would be the first to kill him. But I don’t believe it."

In fact, after the last battle, when Wang Zheng was in exile in the West, he kept thinking that either Guo Yan from State Security leaked the news or a mole within Long Lin did so. The latter possibility seemed greater. But even after much reflection, Wang Zheng couldn’t think of who could be this mole. The Long Lin brothers were as close as family; Wang Zheng simply couldn't accept it no matter whose fault it was.

"He's the most suspicious," Guo Yan tidied his thoughts and said: "We did some investigation after that incident, and found out that Shang’s parents and relatives in his hometown were secretly taken away, supposedly to South America. Do you think a top-tier special operative would have both the capability and the time to help his family with emigration Not to mention how poor his family is!"

"Can’t you see through this yourself" Guo Yan spoke coldly; his voice was usually loud, now with a hint of anger it rose several decibels, making Wang Zheng's ears hurt.

"If he has ties to the Su Family and if he’s been bought off by them, why didn’t he return to China The Su Family could have given him wealth and honor," Wang Zheng still refused to believe it.

Haven’t you heard of the principle that when a rabbit is dead, its hound is cooked Are you really without any clue right now" Guo Yan threw a thick envelope at Wang Zheng: "Before, even in your most agitated state, you could calmly think. But not anymore."

Wang Zheng realized he was unable to calm down and figure out what to do. They say concern leads to confusion; especially when the matter involves oneself, it's hard to stay composed.

"I really can't fathom this," Wang Zheng shook his head with a grim expression.

If you can't think through it, just ask him directly, right

"How do I confront him directly Do you have any information about him"

Hè Yán said, "What else can it be Otherwise, why would I send you to South America The envelope contains his photo. Our Chinese tourists accidentally captured him in their camera while traveling there. Even though he's disguised himself, I still managed to recognize him."

Wang Zheng sneered, "This photo is so detailed; could it be that the 'Chinese tourist' who took this photo was actually someone you sent over in disguise Shāng is far too careless."

"You don't need to belittle us by flattering him. It's not that he, as a top assassin, is careless. We simply have eyes and ears everywhere," Hè Yán sighed. "Alright then, get prepared for this mission. Yu Ying will brief you on the details."

"But I still don't understand why you said Shāng was at the Dark Military Academy Why would he serve that academy"

"We have no idea about his reasons," Hè Yán replied. "Perhaps he concealed his past, or changed identities. In any case, now he's just an ordinary instructor there with a bit of power and freedom to take care of family. But he hasn't completely left the lower ranks."

"He hasn't completely left the lower ranks" A cold smile passed across Wang Zheng’s lips: "That's because he doesn’t want his identity exposed; if he wanted to, none of those high-ranking instructors at Dark Military Academy would be a match for him."nd said, "You can still change your mind now. I could tell you privately.""Tell me right here and now then. Let's see what kind of tricks you have up your sleeve. If the story doesn't satisfy me," Aba...